Matte Blue Fuji Royale 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Fuji
Model: Royale
Color:Matte Blue
Size:17″
Serial: IF5E06232
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: It was stolen from the PSU college campus in downtown Portland Oregon.
It was near Neuberger Hall.
Neighborhood: S.W. Portland
Owner: Scott McFadden
OwnerEmail: mcfadden.sa( atsign )mail.com
Reward: $100.00
Description: 17″blue aluminum and carbon fork and chain stays. Ritchey components, WTB saddle,Shimano105 rear derailer, Truvativ cranks, Alex ALX 700c Wheels.
It is in very good condition for it’s age.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Marin Muirwoods 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Marin
Model: Muirwoods
Color:black
Size:20.5
Serial: ca12624iee423
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-11-15
Stolen From: The safeway @ 3930 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR ‎
Neighborhood: SE Portland
Owner: George Sprague
OwnerEmail: georgesprague( atsign )ymail.com
Reward: $250
Description: Rear black metal rack, slightly bent shifter that squeels on lower gears, slight paint scuffs from a few drops, and the shifter display on the right handle is broken. It also had a black saddlebag on the rear rack.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13011708
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

BikePortland Podcast: Dude, where’s my bike share?

I’m excited to share this month’s podcast! But before we get into the topic of discussion, I want to point out a few changes: It’s now officially called the BikePortland Podcast; we’ve updated the logo; and you can now find our stream via Soundcloud. And next month, we’ve got an even bigger change in store when take a step up in recording quality thanks to our friends at Sprocket Studios who’ve agreed to host us.

Now, on to the podcast…

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Priority check: Washington County spending $21 million on Farmington ‘improvement’ project

Southwest Farmington and Murray.
(Image: Google Street View.)

In 2002, looking for future bottlenecks in its road system, the City of Beaverton was troubled by traffic projections for the corner of Southwest Farmington and Murray, one mile west of its historic downtown.

Detail of project concept drawing. (Note the widened
intersections and proximity of a nursing home.)

By 2020, traffic engineers calculated, the number of cars using Farmington would soar from 27,000 cars per day to 36,000, clogging traffic unless the five-lane intersection there — which hosts a 7-Eleven, an apartment complex, a senior living facility and a nursing home — were widened to seven traffic lanes. But after unsuccessfully casting about for years to find money for their “Farmington Road Improvement Project,” the city mothballed it.

Then a funny thing happened: nothing. There was no permanent traffic jam. Eleven years and two business cycles later, Farmington actually carries 700 fewer cars per day.

The seven-lane intersection, however, is back from the dead. The project, which also includes a new center lane further east on Farmington, newly striped bike lanes, a segment of sidewalk and a new signal and realignment of 142nd Avenue, is on track to be paid for by $21 million in Washington County property taxes.

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Red/Black Chariot Cougar

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Brand: Chariot
Model: Cougar
Color:Red/Black
Size:Bike Trailer
Photo: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78251?feat=78169-ppxs&dds=y
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2013-11-15
Stolen From: It was stolen from our front porch.
Neighborhood: NE Portland Skidmore & Rodney
Owner: Nina Danielsen
OwnerEmail: gzanman(AT)mac.com
Reward: $50
Description: This is a red/black Chariot Cougar stroller that is also a bike trailer.
Police record with: Portland-online report
Police reference#: T13011704
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blumenauer, DeFazio team with GOP on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act

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L to R: Earl Blumenauer (D), Mike McCaul (R), Peter DeFazio (D), Howard Coble (R).
(Images: Blumenauer by J. Maus/BikePortland. All others via Facebook)

On a day when we learned U.S. traffic fatalities in 2012 went up for the first time since 2005 — with notable spikes in bicycling and walking deaths — Oregon Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio joined with two of their Republican colleagues, Howard Coble (NC) and Mike McCaul (TX) to introduce the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act (H.R. 3494).

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Red Specialized Allez 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Specialized
Model: Allez
Color:Red
Size:52-56
Photo: http://www.twistylittlepassages.net/jeremy/theft.png
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: 1525 SE Tacoma st.
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Michael Trammell
OwnerEmail: bike(A T)twistylittlepassages.net
Reward: My gratitude? A fancy home cooked meal? 🙂
Description: It’s mostly stock (shimano components) but the tires are gatorskins and the wheels are upgraded (not sure the model, but they have the newer “flat” spokes). It had some battery powered christmas lights wrapped around the frame, a small bike computer (just a clock/speedometer/odometer) on the handlebars, a red blinky tali light, and a white reflector (no light) in the front. The black thin racing style seat is cracked on one side. It’s in pretty good shape but is definitely scuffed in various places. One of the toe straps (I think the left side) is missing. The red handlebar wrapping is pealing off in one or two places, and one or both handlebar caps are missing. The photo is of the thief in the act of stealing my friend.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-96096
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Gray Jamis Nova Race 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Jamis
Model: Nova Race
Color:Gray
Size:56
Serial:U126KO
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: Burlingame Fred Meyer
Neighborhood: South Burlingame
Owner: Torrey Lindbo
OwnerEmail: torrey@redlizardrunning.com
Reward: 200
Description: Gray Jamis Nova Race bike with orange lettering and disk brakes. Black front and rear fenders; rear fender had red lizard sticker on it.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-158869
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue/sliver trek 7100

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Brand: trek
Model: 7100
Color:blue/sliver
Serial: wtu136c0943c
Stolen in , OR 96350
Stolen:2012-07-01
Stolen From: Yokosuka Japan on Navy base. I suspect the person may have transferred from here.
Owner: Theresa Veldhouse
OwnerEmail: docveldhouse( atsign )aol.com
Reward: yes
Description: At time of theft the bike had an attachment for a kids bike to be attached. The kids trek bike was not attached at the time of theft.
Police record with: the Navy military police on Yokosuka Naval base
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Orange Norco CCX 2 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Norco
Model: CCX 2
Color:Orange
Size:Large
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/DqI3Uwf.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2013-11-14
Stolen From: The bike rack at Apex Bar on SE Division & Se 12th.
Neighborhood: Hosford Abernethy
Owner: Casey Nolan
OwnerEmail: cnn_(at sign)msn.com
Description: Bike frame was still as it was from the dealer – all original stickers, nothing added. Front tire was a slightly knobby cyclocross tire, rear tire was a slick commuter tire. Shimano clip less pedals.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13011674
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

It’s official! New section of Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail now open

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This path is now open.
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)

A gorgeous new segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is now officially open to the public. The new paved path is 12 feet wide and 1.6 miles long. It goes from the John B Yeon State Park trailhead to the Moffett Creek Bridge. Its completion marks a significant milestone because it’s now possible to ride a bicycle between Troutdale and Cascade Locks without ever having to ride on the shoulder of Interstate 84.

We got a sneak peek at this back in August and it is a truly stunning place to ride. The new shared-use path is 12-feet wide and is ADA compatible. There’s also a new 76-foot long, 16-foot wide bridge over McCord Creek that ODOT says, “reflects the craftsmanship of the original highway design.” Other features include a new picnic and rest area with views of Beacon Rock and a link to US Forest Service Trail 400 that connects to Elowah Falls.

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County says Hawthorne Bridge speed bumps a “mistake”

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Second thoughts about bump installation.
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)

A set of speed bumps in the bicycle lane of SE Madison Ave as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge are likely to be removed. The bumps have garnered a lot of feedback — much of it negative — since they were installed a few weeks ago with the aim of slowing people down. We were surprised to learn that the County had installed them given the fact they were forced to remove a similar installation of speed bumps back in 2005.

Multnomah County has an advisory committee that meets once per month to discuss issues like this. However, we learned last week that the Multnomah County Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee was never briefed about the bumps before they went in. At their meeting last night, the bumps were on the top of the agenda and the County’s Engineering Services Manager Jon Henrichsen showed up to hear the committee’s concerns and try to explain why the decision was made to put them in.

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